ORTYGAN

ortygan

(noun) any of several East Indian birds

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Or"ty*gan, n. Etym: [Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: One of several species of East Indian birds of the genera Ortygis and Hemipodius. They resemble quails, but lack the hind toe. See Turnix.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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